First images of Gemballa's Mistrale modified Porsche Panamera surface
Gemballa Mistrale - Click above for high-res image gallery
Seems like these days, Gemballa is best known for turning out customized versions of Porsche's last superdupercar, the Carrera GT. They call it the Mirage GT, and just to refresh your memory, Gemballa will sell you the Carbon edition, the Gold edition and, of course, the Matte edition. True, the Mirage GT comes complete with a bit more power than a "regular" Carrera GT, but some folks see the precious materials edition as something of a desecration. We're betting those same folks won't be nearly as upset about the upcoming Mistrale, a tuning package for the Porsche Panamera.
Besides what the body kit looks like, all we know for sure is that Mistrale is a cold wind that blows across France's Provence region, upsetting the normally idyllic weather. And while we're not going to go so far as to call the Panamera idyllic, it must be said that in person Porsche's four-seat grand touring butt kicker has a rarefied and purpose built presence that silences most critics. Especially the Turbo.
Regardless, Gemballa built some new body panels for the Mistrale, which we'll assume is based on the mighty Turbo, including an all new front clip with a carbon fiber lip and intakes plus extra vertical brake-cooling ducts. The hood has a couple of matching slashes in it (presumably to cool a more powerful motor), as does the rear bumper for even more brake cooling. The best looking body-mod has to be the exhaust pipes, which have all been moved up and inboard, giving the big sedan real supercar cachet. And of course, 22-inch wheels because why on earth not? These images are just computer renderings right now, but the Mistrale should be coming soon, and with it an even more powerful four-seat Porsche. What's not to like?
Gallery: Gemballa Mistrale
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Matt (that likes ford) 2:24PM (8/18/2009)
They totally improved the hiney by like 200%.
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trusnowboarder7 2:27PM (8/18/2009)
Wow, congrats Gemballa, you've managed to make an ugly car look even uglier!
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RowFive 2:31PM (8/18/2009)
I apologize to the purists, but I really like this car. Anything that has four doors, a fastback hatch, and can dance like an overweight 911 gets my vote.
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IK 7:24PM (8/18/2009)
no need to apologize
just be yourself
that's what's really cool
Aloysius Vampa 2:33PM (8/18/2009)
No.
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RED_ 2:35PM (8/18/2009)
Dont know what to think of this car, sometimes im warming to it, other times its just the ugliest thing ive ever seen. Then you look at the price and realise neither matters because if you ever have that kind of money there are a million other cars to be considered first.
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j 2:37PM (8/18/2009)
badass
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vipercookie 2:38PM (8/18/2009)
JESUS CHRIST....... ITS STILL UGLY!! I MEAN.... COME ON!!!
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arash 2:45PM (8/18/2009)
I like it a lot better than the stock version. In the side/back shot, http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/gemballa-mistrale/full/#4 , it's starting to get a little bit of porsche 928 flavor. Which, as far as I'm concerned is a good thing.
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Mr stol 5:46PM (8/18/2009)
That's exactly what I was thing as well.
The standard panamera is not right, but this does bring some good retro something.
Rick 2:47PM (8/18/2009)
I'm not a fan at all.
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Mayoman 2:51PM (8/18/2009)
Porsches always look better in person that photos. I'm sure that is the case with this car too. I'm going to reserve judgement until i see one in the metal.
That being said, the rear shot of this car looks pretty bad ass.
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Matt (that likes ford) 2:57PM (8/18/2009)
Exactly what I was trying to convey above.
sparrk 3:00PM (8/18/2009)
true.
Kaveh 2:58PM (8/18/2009)
The black roof is cool,but nope, doesn't do it.
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jcar302 3:03PM (8/18/2009)
Well, it's an improvement.
Still, something needs to be done with the bubble hatch.
Maybe straighten the glass and give it a wing?
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fuser197 3:06PM (8/18/2009)
I think those images deserve a mention on PhotoshopDisasters.
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KA 3:30PM (8/18/2009)
OH MY GOD IT FLOATS
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xmdfmk7x 3:33PM (8/18/2009)
Surprise, surprise, it still looks like a turd.
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Level 3:56PM (8/18/2009)
I dont know what you guys are looking at, I with you that the Panamera is ugly but this one is 1000% better looking....I know it's a tuner job but damn it looks like its OEM job...The small tweaks they did on the car has made it look a lot better and more in tune with the 911....
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